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A short walk in Ottawa’s Greenbelt

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Ron

A short walk in Ottawa’s Greenbelt My purpose for being out the trail today was to try out Graeme’s Nikon D70s which he had internally modified a few years ago to use as a dedicated IR camera. I was also … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Explorer, Home and About, Ontario, Ottawa, Ottawa Greenbelt Trails | Tagged blossoms, d300, d90, ir photography, Leopard Frog, lichens, macro lens, nikon d70s, Old Quarry Trail Kanata Ontario, Ottawa Kanata Ontario photography, poison ivy, wild flowers | Leave a comment

IR Photography

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Ron

IR Photography A few years ago, Graeme converted his Nikon D70S to an dedicated IR camera and has produced some interesting results using the camera. Today, I decided to take the camera out for a short walk through some nearby … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Explorer, Home and About, Ontario, Ottawa, Ottawa Greenbelt Trails | Tagged cars, conversion, full spectrum, ir camera, ir photos, local road, nearby fields, nikon d70, photography, radar gun, scenery | 2 Comments

The Flowers of Carleton University Greenhouses

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Ron

The Flowers of Carleton University Greenhouses I was at Carleton University to pick up a copy of the poster for the upcoming Carleton University 13th Annual Butterfly Exhibit so had a bit of time to take a look into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Explorer, Carleton University, Ontario, Ottawa | Tagged Carleton University, citrus fruit, Fern spore, greenhouse flower images, mallow bloom, ottawa ontario | Leave a comment

Butterflies – Plain Tiger – Danaus chrysippus

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Ron

Butterflies – Plain Tiger – Danaus chrysippus The above butterfly was photographed at the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario in 2009.

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Butterflies – Banded Orange Tiger – Dryadula phaetusa

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Ron

The above butterfly was photographed at the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario in 2009. but it is a common butterfly in most ‘live’ butterfly exhibits.

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Butterflies – Rice Paper – Idea leuconoe

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Ron

Butterflies – Rice Paper – Idea leuconoe Photographed at the Carleton University “Live” Butterfly exhibit in the Fall of 2010. (Location)

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Carleton University Butterfly Exhibit 2012

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Ron

Carleton University Butterfly Exhibit 2012 Ed Bruggink of the Carleton University Biology Department has confirmed this week that final preparations are underway for another “Live” Tropical Butterfly event September 29th to October 8th inclusive in the H.H. Nesbitt Biology Building … Continue reading →

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Upper Canada Village near Morrisburg, Ontario

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Ron

Upper Canada Village near Morrisburg, Ontario (Location) We had some visitors from the U.S earlier this week so spent some time visiting the Upper Canada Village located between Cornwall, Ontario and Morrisburg, Ontario. I have been there a few times … Continue reading →

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Upper Canada Village – The Asseltine Woollen Mill

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Ron

Upper Canada Village – The Asseltine Woollen Mill The Asseltine Woollen Mill was one of the buildings that I visited and photographed extensively during a recent visit to the Upper Canada Village located west of Cornwall, Ontario. The Woollen Mill … Continue reading →

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Some Kanata, Ontario fire hydrants

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Ron

Some Kanata, Ontario fire hydrants I needed to walk off a bit of birthday cake so, with camera in hand, started walking home after having joined my father at the August Forest Hill birthday party. I could find some interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Home and About, Ottawa | Tagged Earl of March High School, Fire hydrant, fire hydrants | Leave a comment

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A short walk in Ottawa’s Greenbelt

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